From Naples to Lakeland, Sarasota and Venice and off to Orlando
Things started with worship at East Naples UMC welcoming the Rev. Javier Barroso and his family to the district (and the conference!) Javier plays guitar and sings and his daughter also has a lovely singing voice and did some special music.
I was able to get in a walk around Lake Wire in between meetings in Lakeland on Tuesday.
Thursday was our district clergy gathering at Grace UMC in Venice. We set up one of our labyrinths and had a great time of fellowship, worship and connection.
After the meeting I headed to two meetings in Orlando that lasted until late so I had a hotel room. I blew off steam in the gym with some treadmill time and then worked out again in the morning.
As I left the hotel I drove nearby to Colonialtown Square Park and walked the Pulse memorial labyrinth.
In the evening after I got home, I drove to Sarasota National Cemetery to participate in the 25th Anniversary vigil for 9/11. The musicians from First UMC in Sarasota presented all the music and I gave the benediction.
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